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THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY January 29, 2012

posted Jan 28, 2012, 10:57 AM by Jonathan Watt

Witness

CASTING
CHRIST'S NET ON THE INTERNET...Issues, Etc. is a
radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor
Todd Wilken. You can listen to teachings on subjects like: Jesus Heals a
Paralyzed Man, The Mayan Calendar & 2012 Doomsday Predictions, The
Purification of Mary, The Presentation of Our Lord, Jacob the Patriarch and
more. You can listen at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org.

LifeLight
begins Monday, Feb 20 and Tuesday, Feb 21. We will study Matthew,
part one. For information and lesson material, see Janette or Mike Lang. Please
join us for this study of the Gospel according to St. Matthew.

The Lutheran Witness for 2012: The
following members currently have subscriptions to the Lutheran Witness. If you
want to continue to receive the Witness you don't have to do anything. To
cancel or subscribe please send a note to pastor Watt before the end of January
2012. The
cost for 2012 is $21.65 a year. You may put the payment in the
collection plate labeled "Lutheran Witness" anytime during the year. Charles
Bowman, Gene Cook, Doyle Hembry, Lynn Kruse, Gerald Lorenz, Janice Nook, Randy
Roghair, Rev. Jonathan Watt, Steve Bradley, Eddie Eh, Walt Herzber, Warren
Krus, Dale Maue, Karl Peterso, Miciah Wat, Mitzie Cella, Gibson Memorial
Librar, Fern Hoepke, Mike Lan, Jim Nelso, Jack Que, and Phil Wardenburg.

Mercy

Building
Healthy Families: Being a good listener is easier said than done. How
often do you find yourself thinking of the next thing to say while someone is
talking with you? Are you really listening? Take a moment to stop and listen to
those people who are in your life this week. You may be surprised at how much
you will learn from them! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa (515)251-4900

Daffodil Days: Help fight cancer! Order
your daffodils now through February 22. Call Betty Wallace(641) 782-2677 or
Pat Butcher (641)782-5776. Flowers will be delivered for Daffodil Days
March 12-16. You can also find an order form in the signup book on the narthex
table.

HUSH deer distribution has started up again. Please
spread the word to stop by the First Presbyterian Church Thursday’s from
4-6pm. No eligibility requirements, just sign your name & give the
number of people in your household. Last year more than 16 thousand pounds were
given out to the needy of SW Iowa. So far in
the past seven weeks more than six thousand pounds has been distributed.

Life Quote: “Men, women, and children all
have the same stake in the sanctity of life, because all have the same
life—knitted together by the Father and embraced by the outstretched arms of
the Man, Jesus Christ.” Carl C. Fickenschner II, associate professor of
pastoral ministry and missions and dean of certification and pastoral
education, Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana – A “Life Quote” from
Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

Report from The Christian Care Committee: As of
January 18, 2 requests have been approved and 2 families helped; $200 was given
to help with groceries and $500 given to a family to help with transportation
and lodging to visit a sick family member. The Christian Care Fund receives
donations from the congregation at any time. There are envelopes on the narthex
table. Use either the "Thanksgiving" envelopes or the
"Designated Offering" (write "Christian Care Fund" ) Don't
forget to write your envelope number on them.

The current Habitat for Humanity Project House is
available. If anyone knows of someone who would be in need of
housing please contact pr. Watt. The house has two bedrooms. Habitat for
Humanity of Union County will consider all applications according to their
regular guidelines.

The Board of Ed will once again
sponsor meals during lent for the confirmation students.Watch for more details of how you could help.

Rachel Circle will meet Tuesday
February 7th at 7pm at Waunita Watt's home.

Now receive daily news eMail from
Trinity!
1. Goto the church web page http://www.TrinityCreston.org; 2. Click on
"Subscribe to Daily eMail News Update" (Right below the weather box)
3. Enter you eMail address in blank box next to the mailbox. 4. Click on
"Submit Query"; Now every day there's news you'll receive an
email.

Help Pastor Watt improve his
preaching. Fill out a Sermon Review. Forms are found in the pew rack or ask an
Usher.

If you wish to provide flowers for
the altar please eMail flowers@TrinityCreston.org and/or use the Altar
Flower sheet in the signup book on the Narthex table (be sure to notify pastor
in writing, a pad is provided on the narthex table). The altar flower schedule
can be found on the church web page. Look for "Altar Flowers" in the
main menu or navigate to http://www.TrinityCreston.org/altar-flowers

Join Early Risers for Bible reading and discussion 6:30am
every Tuesday morning at McDonalds.

Thank you! to my friends at Trinity
who sent cards and gifts for my 95th birthday. Also thanks to the people
who came or helped at my Open House. May Carlisle.

Trinity Lutheran
Church news can be found on the church
web page simply go to News.TrinityCreston.org

You are invited to join Pastor Nour,
a native of Israel, born in Nazareth to Journey to the Holy Land and Jordan for the
spiritual experience of a lifetime October 22-November 4...walk where Jesus
walked...where every page of the Bible comes alive...cruise the Sea of
Galilee...climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem...visit
Tabgha, scene of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes...the Mount of
Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount and where Jesus chose his Twelve
Apostles...walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher...stroll
in the Garden of Gethsemane...visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity.
What to expect: During this 13-day tour, you will experience the sounds, smells
and sights of two civilizations the old and the new. You will stand at the
cross roads of history and feel the vibrant influence of how this land shapes
all other lands. We will do more than just visit sights. We will go off the
beaten path and have personal and daily devotions. The Bible will be our map
and guide. Experience Israel–a
place like no other. Please join him this pilgrimage. The price is $3980.00 and includes air fair from
Minneapolis to Tel Aviv and back to Minneapolis, hotel accommodations (for
double occupancy) tips, entry fees and all meals. Contact Pastor Nour at Redeemer Lutheran
Church, P. O. Box, 158, Armour, SD
57313 (605)724-2489
redeemarmour@unitelsd.com